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💼 Ready to navigate your next steps?
1️⃣ File for Unemployment: does.dcnetworks.org or (202) 724-7000
2️⃣ Find your next career: CareerReadyDC.com
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✨ Resumes made easy
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We’ve got the resources to help you succeed! 💪
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Racing to history! @MBSYEP alum and @dcpublicschools senior @rajahcaruth is breaking barriers & bringing diversity to @NASCAR. Check out his story during a recent @kojoshow interview: bit.ly/RajahD4D. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryDC
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Congratulations to #MBSYEP alumnus @rajahcaruth_ on becoming the third Black driver to win a NASCAR National Series race.
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In its 43rd year, @MBSYEP plans to serve 14,200 youth through a hybrid in-person and virtual workforce development experience. The application for MBSYEP 2022 launches January 28, 2022 at 12 pm. Visit summerjobs.dc.gov for more information.
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Thank you @CollegeBoundInc for creating a scholarship in honor of @MBYLI Senior, Zaire Kelly. #Support bit.ly/2wNoSjT @MBSYEP
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Zaire had hopes of going to #FAMU-lets make sure others go to their dream school via this scholarship in his name bit.ly/2wNoSjT
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22 year-old Anthony's advice to other youth: Begin your job search before you finish college + be patient with the process. #DCDirectConnect
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Congratulations to DOES' Thennie Freeman, Associate Director of @MBSYEP, for winning the 19th Annual Cafritz Award. The @CafritzFdn recognizes government employees for their outstanding performance and exemplary service.
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If your employer does not comply with the increased minimum wage to $15.20 an hour, please visit does.dc.gov/page/office-wage… to learn more about your rights.
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Congratulations to 23 year-old Rebecca L. of #Ward5 who just received the first #DCDirectConnect Hiring Event contingent offer of the day!
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#DCPaidFamilyLeave is here! Now, workers employed in the District of Columbia don’t have to choose between their job and caring for themselves or a loved one! To learn if you qualify and how to apply for benefits, visit dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov #ReadyforPFL #paidfamilyleave
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Learn about the benefits of Apprenticeship from the Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors’ point of view.
bit.ly/DCASRR
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Amazon is looking for 5,000 Work-from-Home Employees. bit.ly/AmazonWFH
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Hiring Alert! Starting salaries are at $19 per hour and minimum age to apply is 21. Please email us at Doesoutreach@dc.gov for more info.
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"It's not a one stop shop. It's your first stop on the pathway to the middle class." - @MayorBowser
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Federal workers affected by the partial federal government shutdown may file for unemployment benefits today by calling🤳(202) 478-5937 or visiting our American Job Center HQ, Monday-Friday from 8:30a to 6:30p, & online 🖥️ anytime at bit.ly/shutdowninfo #GovernmentShutdown
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District youth ages 14 – 24, get ready!
The 45th annual Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is almost here!
The application opens on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM.
To learn more, visit summerjobs.dc.gov.
#MBSYEP2024
ALT The 45th annual Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is almost here!
ALT ¡La 45ª edición anual del Programa de Empleo de Verano para Jóvenes del Alcalde Marion S. Barry (MBSYEP) ya casi está disponible!
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Are you ready to be a part of this years’ @MBSYEP! The application opens for youth ages 14-24 and businesses interested in becoming host employers on January 31 at 12:00 p.m.
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We are aware of a new technical issue that may have affected unemployment benefits payments for some claimants. We are investigating this issue and will provide updates as soon as more information is available. Please continue to look at does.dc.gov
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Today is the first day of @MBSYEP! Have a great day young people & tweet us photos of your first day using the hashtag #MBSYEP17.
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Congratulations to DOES Director Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes on being re-elected to the US Conference of Mayors (USCM) Workforce Development Council Board of Trustees!
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DC is home to one of the most robust summer youth employment programs in the country.
#MBSYEP2023 is projected to serve over 14,000 District youth this year! We are proud to continue to invest in our future leaders.
#WeAreWashingtonDC
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Due to COVID-19, @MBSYEP created an innovative and safe way for youth to participate in this summer. For more information on visit: bit.ly/MBSYEP2020
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The 2022 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program @MBSYEP is now open! District youth between the ages of 14-24 can apply at summerjobs.dc.gov
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Today, @MayorBowser announced that DOES released a $10 million Job Readiness Training Grant Program, which will assist young adults and adult residents facing multiple barriers to employment. Thank you Mayor Bowser for your investment in workforce development.
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Thank you @Citi @CFEfund for your generous support of our summer youth employment program! #connectingyourfirststeps
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Nannie Helen Burroughs, a pillar in DC workforce history. Burroughs worked to assist women seeking employment and in 1920, founded the National Association of Wage Earners, focusing particularly on improving wages and working conditions for domestic workers. #BlackHistoryDC
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We celebrated Women’s international Day with empowering conversations from women who are leading infrastructure in the District. Thank you @DCMOWPI for hosting two amazing panel discussions. #InternationalWomensDay
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Of course, DOES connects District youth to employment opportunities!
Apply for the Career Ready Early Scholars Program and Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program ➡️ summerjobs.dc.gov.
Apply for the HBCU Public Service Program ➡️ does.dc.gov/HBCU.
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Director Unique Morris-Hughes and Chief of Staff Jason Washington are #HBCUProud at @does_dc! #HBCUs continue to produce talented professionals & contribute to the diversity of our workforce. We're happy to support the development of workers across the District. #BlackHistoryDC
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Are you a DC resident looking for employment opportunities? Join the DC Infrastructure Academy TOMORROW for info sessions on career pathway trainings. Our info sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday.
Register now! bit.ly/DCIAMay6
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Congrats to Project Empowerment Director, Charles Jones, on being named a 2016 Cafritz Award Winner!
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DC Residents, did you know DC’s minimum wage is increasing to $14/hr on July 1st? The tipped wage increases under Mayor Bowser’s Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment Act, since 2016, marked DC’s first increase for tipped employees in 20 years. It increases to $4.45/hr on July 1st.
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Proud to support @GuerillaArts & @highschool48 efforts to #KeepKidsLearning w/ art + filmmaking! #SummerLearning Day
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The #MBSYEP2024 application is now OPEN! District youth ages 14 – 24 can apply TODAY at summerjobs.dc.gov.
The application deadline is Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
Need help completing? Visit us in person TODAY until 5:00 PM.
📍 DOES Headquarters
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Today marked an exciting day for the DC Infrastructure Academy! @MayorBowser kicked off the transformation of the historic Spingarn High School into the new DCIA training center! 🏫
#DCInfrastructure #DCInnovation #FairShot
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Are you between the ages of 20-54 and looking for a new career path? DOES is hosting an online orientation for DC Career Connections and Project Empowerment. Register today!
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"We want to ensure that DC residents are 1st in line in securing infrastructure jobs." @MayorBowser launches Infrastructure Academy #DCWorks
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Director Donald joins @MayorBowser, @DMGEOSnowden and reps from Pepco, DC Water + more in launching the DC Infrastructure Academy. #DCWorks
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So amazing seeing the youth excited about meeting @MayorBowser and @DMGEOSnowden! They’re a tad too young for @MBSYEP but they are ready for their opportunity next year!
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Congratulations to the 75 @MBSYEP Youth Participants receiving the 2021 Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship (MOS)! Read more about MOS at bit.ly/DCOYPMOS
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Let's put tomorrow's @dcpublicschools #snowday to good use and volunteer with @ServeDC to help dig out our neighbors. Visit snowteam.dc.gov or call 202-727-7925 to get started. #DCproud
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Join us in wishing our Director @DrUniqueMH a Happy Birthday! We applaud her leadership in achieving successful milestones at DOES, while ensuring job seekers across the District receive quality customer service. #VisionForward #WeGotWorktoDo
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We are investigating this issue and will provide updates and details as soon as more information is available. Please continue to look at does.dc.gov and our social media pages for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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The Office of Youth Programs joins the effort to end domestic violence. Everyone deserves safe + healthy relationships. #EndDVinDC #DVAM2016
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🚨ATTENTION!🚨
Save the date!
The MBSYEP application has been extended until March 6, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
District youth ages 14 – 24 can apply TODAY at summerjobs.dc.gov.
#MBSYEP2023
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If finding employment is one of your New Year Resolutions, we got you covered! Stop by any of our American Job Centers to get info on HOT JOBS and assistance with your job search. #DCWorks
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Come celebrate the kickoff of @MayorBowser’s HBCU Public Service Program in partnership with @HowardU and @udc_edu!
🗓️ Monday, November 13
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
#NAW2023
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Looking to connect to your dream career? Meet PreAnn a D.C. Career Connections graduate.
Ms. Walker enrolled in the D.C. Career Connections (DCCC) program through @DOES_DC. With the support of DCCC, she obtained a job at Friendship Charter School’s Chamberlain campus. Congrats!
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#Congratulations to Director @odonaldii on being elected to the National Board of @NASWAORG! Doing great things in the #District. #LeadDC
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[ICYMI] “When D.C. Residents Come Home From Prison, and Go to Georgetown.” DOES Project Empowerment graduate, DeVaughn Bell, shares with @Kojoshow how he received a second chance through @Georgetown’s Pivot Program. #WhyWeWork Link: thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/…
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Congratulations to the first DC Quick Path to Energy graduates and many thanks to our partners @PepcoConnect @dc_wic & @UDCCCWDLL! #dcworks
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Thank you @DMGEOSnowden, @DC_CFMB, @DCMOCRS, @KHenderson029 and everyone else who attended this morning’s ribbon cutting for the Transitional Residential Program. Thank you for the support in helping us get all residents on the pathway to the middle class.
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Mark your calendar! The #MBSYEP2022 application launches TODAY at 12 pm. Visit summerjobs.dc.gov for more information.
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.@Starbucks is a committed partner in getting DC youth to work, signing 3 people today at Workforce Signing Day w/ @MayorBowser. #DCWorks
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Tomorrow is #NationalNightOut! Be sure to visit our Workforce on Wheels teams at Greenleaf & Bald Eagle Rec Centers. bit.ly/2vY4FaL
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Have you been previously incarcerated and are now looking for opportunities to build your career and get back on your feet? The Pivot Program at Georgetown University can help you get there.
➡️ pivot.georgetown.edu
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The #MBSYEP2023 application is now OPEN! District youth ages 14 – 24 can apply TODAY at summerjobs.dc.gov.
The application deadline is Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at MIDNIGHT.
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Women have always played a pivotal role in building DC. Today, 5 women graduated from DCIA and have offers with PEPCO and subcontractors for rewarding, good paying careers." Learn more about DCIA at bit.ly/DCIAinfosession
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Attention DC: We are now accepting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims. Apply now @ dcdoes.force.com/PUAForm/s/. All PUA claimants must file an initial claim at DCnetworks.org
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🗣️ Attention DC! It’s that time again!
RSVP for the 4th annual DC Citywide Baby Shower!
🗓️ Saturday, April 27
⏰10 AM
📍 Hook Hall
To register, visit bit.ly/DCbabyshower.
#TogetherDC
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Are you between the ages of 18-24, headed to college, military or other post-secondary education/training, and a 2018 @MBSYEP participant? APPLY NOW for the Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship at summerjobs.dc.gov! #MBSYEP18 #WeAreWhatWorks
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In celebration of #DCInfrastructureWeek, we’re proud to join w/ @PepcoConnect to cut the ribbon on our new utility training yard at #DCIA! This first of its kind site in DC will prepare residents for infrastructure jobs by providing hands-on utilities training. #DCValues
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"We've seen some of the biggest unemployment drops in Ward 7 and 8, ⬇️ 1.1% citywide." -@MayorBowser
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The District has been approved for two additional weeks of Lost Wages Assistance (LWA). If you have already self-certified for weeks 1-4, you do not need to self-certify for weeks 5 & 6. Payments will be disbursed the first week of October. Visit bit.ly/DOESLWA.
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The UI system is being updated to reflect @councilofdc legislation that waives the UI work search requirement. Claimants should disregard any messages received that their claims will be delayed or denied for this reason.
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“We are focused on creating opportunities for all DC residents.” @MayorBowser celebrates the first day of #MBSYEP18 for more than 10,000 District youth + hundreds of area employers.
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Join us in spreading the word that the new DC minimum wage increased to $14/hr today! #WhyWeWork #FairShot
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City Administrator @Young_CityDC and DOES Director @DrUniqueMH kick off #DCInfrastructureWeek by announcing a new partnership agreement w/ @washingtongas at #DCIA. This partnership will create meaningful training + career opportunities for DC residents in all 8 wards! #DCValues
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Nearly 13,000 DC youth are gaining meaningful work experience through our summer jobs program! #WkDevWeek
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"Exactly 40 years later, Barry’s vision has thrived, and the summer youth employment program has evolved into something more than just a way for young Washingtonians to earn summer pay." @DrUniqueMH @MBSYEP #MBSYEP40
Read more washingtoninformer.com/mario…
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Excited to kick off #SummerLearning Day w/ @MBSYEP + @carnegiescience summer lab research program. #KeepKidsLearning
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Great turnout at today's #DCDirectConnect Hiring Event! Our team is here to assist residents in their job search process! #WorkforceonWheels
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Great turnout at today's Workforce Wednesday event! DC residents are here to learn about job training opportunities + more. #happeningnow
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FPUC will provide eligible claimants an additional $300 weekly benefit for up to 11 weeks once guidance is received and systems are updated. FPUC is available for weeks of unemployment between December 27, 2020 and March 13, 2021. Visit does.dc.gov.
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The 2021 @MBSYEP application is now OPEN! District youth ages 14-24, apply TODAY at summerjobs.dc.gov.
#Fairshot
Who: District youth ages 14-24
When: January 29, 2021 – February 27, 2021
Where: summerjobs.dc.gov
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Save the date! The MBSYEP application period has been extended to March 6, 2021. Apply now at summerjobs.dc.gov
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The 2022 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program @MBSYEP is now open! District youth between the ages of 14-24 can apply at summerjobs.dc.gov
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Yesterday, DOES kicked off #MBSYEP2024 applications with @MayorBowser! 🚀
Celebrating 45 years of connecting DC's talent to summer jobs.
Watch the recap and apply at summerjobs.dc.gov.
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The fight for statehood cannot be separated from the fight for racial justice. Recent events show why it’s more important than ever for the District to become the 51st state. #DCStatehood now!
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Director Odie Donald joined @MayorBowser + other DC agencies on a community walk through #Ward8. #WeAreWashingtonDC
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Know any DC youth, ages 14-24, interested in a summer job? The 2019 #MBSYEP application CLOSES this Saturday! Don’t miss out! Apply NOW at summerjobs.dc.gov. #WhyWeWork #MBSYEP40
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Calling non-profit & for-profit organizations! We have grants available to support innovative workforce development solutions for residents of the District to increase their success rate of entering in and sustaining employment. For more information visit: does.dc.gov/page/grant-oppor…
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Raina Lightfoot found out she was offered a full-time job at Workforce Signing Day and she couldn't hold the tears of joy back. #DCWorks
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This summer we went #BacktoBusiness! Tonight we honor the closeout of #MBSYEP2023, where DOES Director awarded outstanding youth with the Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship.
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Looking for a job? Join us at the #Ward7 Opportunity Fair this Saturday 5/5! 11:30-2:00pm at @DOES_DC HQ (4058 Minnesota Ave. NE) Register to attend at parksidedc.com/jobs Spread the word!
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There will not be a gap in benefit weeks; all eligible payments will be made retroactively. Please continue to file a weekly claim. For more information, please visit does.dc.gov
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Congrats @DC_CFMB on your #BooksandBarbershops launch w/ @mrtonylewisjr! Reading & mentoring can change communities.
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Are you a job-ready candidate looking to connect with an employer in the District?
This in-person hiring event is around the corner! Dress to impress, and please bring multiple copies of your updated resume.
To register, visit bit.ly/DSIHiringFair
#DCisHiring
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Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate our #ProjectEmpowerment Graduation! Congrats to our returning citizens who completed the program. Your Journey has just begun! Visit: bit.ly/ProjectEmpowerment to learn more about our program and services. #WhyWeWork #DSI #DCValues
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